logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
16m 22s

Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 M...

KATIE FERRARO
About this episode
#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to start solid foods early as well as the data supporting the one instance when it mi ... Show More
Up next
Today
What to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat
#73: It is hard not to panic when your baby shows no interest in food. They ignore what you offer, barely taste anything, and you start worrying about nutrition, iron, and whether something might be wrong. This slow start is one of the most stressful parts of offering solid foods ... Show More
19m 27s
Nov 20
How to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S
#72: Pressuring babies to eat more and pressuring babies to eat less can both lead to problematic outcomes when babies are learning to eat. But starting solids is a STRESSFUL time for many parents and caregivers, and sometimes without even realizing it we can be creating a feedin ... Show More
43m 35s
Nov 17
Eating Out in Restaurants: Tips for Baby-Led Weaning Away from Home
#71: Eating out with your baby doesn’t have to be a stressful, messy disaster (...even though it can definitely feel that way the first few times!) In this episode I’m sharing simple, real-world strategies to make restaurant dining with your baby calm, safe, and even enjoyable. ... Show More
22m 37s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2022
BLW Bootcamp: Lessons Learned from 10 Babies Starting Solid Foods
#270: Every baby is different…especially when it comes to starting solid foods. In this episode I’m sharing 10 tips I learned recently from helping 10 different babies start baby-led weaning. From how long to wait after a bottle feed to do food to whether or not you need the stra ... Show More
19m 48s
May 2020
5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning
#2: Are you anxious to start solid foods, but you’re not sure if your baby is ready yet? In this episode I am going to walk you through the signs of readiness to feed. I’ll tell you when to start solid foods so you’ll know if your baby is ready to begin baby-led weaning.   We’ll ... Show More
20m 1s
Jun 2021
Starting Solids
It’s one of the most momentous (and messy) milestones of the first year: starting solids. But as you think about baby’s first bite, you’re probably wondering what exactly that first bite should be… not to mention exactly how and when you should be serving it up. This week, Heidi ... Show More
25m 6s
Apr 2020
Ep69: 6 Common Questions About What Your Child Should Eat
Is dairy good for your kids? Is your child a picky eater? How do you get a 4 year old to eat their veggies? Are you worried about your child’s weight gain or weight loss? Get all the insight into children’s eating habits in this super informative, super interesting episode with c ... Show More
51m 44s
Aug 2023
Starting your baby on solids - KICBUMP with Boob to Food
<p>After popular demand by mums in the Kic community, today's KICBUMP episode is with Luka McCabe - the founder of the company <a href="https://www.boobtofood.com/">Boob to Food</a>, author of <a href="https://milktomeals.com/">Milk to Meals</a>, registered nurse and midwife, as ... Show More
45m 38s
Jul 2022
Episode #171 - "Nutrition & Kids: What You Don’t Want to Overlook" Guest: Dr. Marie Seiler
<p>Kids and nutrition – this may sound like an oxymoron! With the astounding number of food options available today, especially all of the processed items cloaked in clever and colorful packaging, designed to entice children of all ages, how can parents be sure their children are ... Show More
52m 45s
May 2020
30. Changing the Baby Food Industry for the Better - with Joe & Serenity Carr from Serenity Kids #FabulousFriends
<p>After healing their own health problems by eliminating sugars and processed foods from their diets, Serenity and Joe Carr set out to change the baby food industry — and they have. They found that there was a hole in the market and that the availability of healthy baby food was ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2022
Episode 77: My Tips on Pregnancy Care and Nutrition
<p>To sign up for the free training on November 18th, head here: <a href="https://bit.ly/bhn-nov25">https://bit.ly/bhn-nov25</a></p><br><p>Every pregnancy is different, even for me! In this episode, I compare my 1st pregnancy with my 2nd and share my personal nutrition and self-c ... Show More
21m 37s
Apr 2023
Pregnancy Nutrition 101: What to Eat and What to Avoid
In this episode dietitians Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth episode discuss:Important nutrients during pregnancy (and pre-pregnancy)Why food safety is importantMercury during pregnancySeafood during pregnancySupplements Caffeine& more!-- Episode sponsors: Salad Servers (home d ... Show More
34m 44s
Oct 2022
"How can I filter out all the noise and listen to my own wants as a mom?"
I love speaking with expecting moms about to start their motherhood journey. On this episode, I speak with Deepika who is 37 weeks pregnant about filtering out all the noise, opinions, and information out there to find your own voice as a mom.  We discuss: Why motherhood and ... Show More
44m 37s